Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Feature Screenplay in 12 Weeks with Expert Guidance from a Global Executive
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Stage 32 Screenwriting Lab: Write Your Feature Screenplay in 12 Weeks with Expert Guidance from a Global Executive (Jan 2024)
Only 2 Spots Left To Work One-On-One With Thomas Pemberton Write your feature film screenplay in 12 weeks while being mentored by a world-renowned development executive who has optioned three projects from writers he discovered on Stage 32! ***Flexible Learning: if you cannot attend any of the sessions live don't worry - you will be sent the links to the recordings of each session within 48 hours of the live session and you will have direct access to Thomas on email to ask him any questions about your craft or career so you can keep up at your own pace and schedule.*** Payment plans available - contact edu@stage32.com for details Are you ready to write your feature film screenplay while being mentored by a world class executive? If so, this exclusive interactive Stage 32 writing lab is for you! But spots are going fast so you'd better grab your spot now! Guiding you on your writing journey to a finished screenplay is one of Stage 32's most sought after educators, Thomas Pemberton. Thomas is the Development Executive at the global production company Mind's Eye Entertainment, which has produced over 60 feature film and television projects. Thomas has a keen eye for great material and is quick to champion material he believes in. He's discovered three writers through Stage 32 who now have their projects under option with Mind’s Eye Entertainment! Over 12 intensive weeks, Thomas will work closely with you to outline, write, and actually complete your feature film screenplay. Thomas will lead intimate group sessions where he will offer notes and guidance on specific portions of each writer’s screenplay or vision documents, incrementally and methodically working towards a completed and polished product. You will also work one-on-one over Zoom with Thomas and will have direct access to Thomas over email for the duration of the lab. You will additionally have the benefit of getting support, feedback, and perspective from the other members of the lab, as well as the opportunity to offer your own for their projects. This is a perfect time to take control of your creative career and give yourself the accountability and guidance you need to take this leap and write a screenplay that you can be proud of... and that will get you noticed. You will walk away from this 12 week lab with a completed feature film screenplay in-hand that has been vetted by a top executive that you can share with studios, financiers, agents and managers! "What I most like about working with Stage 32 is finding new writers. We have optioned three projects that have come through Stage32. The range and variety of material is amazing, so whatever you are looking for they have got something for you." -- Thomas Pemberton Praise For Thomas' Stage 32 Teaching: "Thomas was instrumental in helping me get to that glorious 'Fade Out' at the end of my screenplay. After working with Thomas I feel confident that my script is ready to be read by executives and reps!" -- Sabrina S. "I didn't realize how much I didn't know about story structure and dialogue before working with Thomas. He opened my eyes to all the nuances in writing that I apply to all my work now." -- Sam B. "Felt so good to get to the end of my script! Thank you, Thomas, for your expert guidance. This course has truly been invaluable!" -- Liam R.
Sam Schifrien, Development Executive for RoseyTV
Development Exec from Rosey TV joins our Panel as we listen and read your pitches live to help educate the Writers' Room screenwriters on what is and isn't working in their pitch.
Horror Screenwriting 101
Learn the fundamental elements you need to incorporate into your horror feature film screenplay to make it attractive to producers, studios, financiers, streamers, and talent from Sean Keller, a screenwriter who has worked with Blumhouse, Hulu, Lionsgate, and more! Plus! You'll receive the scripts for ALL THAT WE DESTROY and John Carpenter's L.A. GOTHIC! Every Horror film you’ve ever seen starts out as a well-crafted and structured screenplay. This means people are going to have to read your script and decide whether or not it’s worth the time and money to turn it into a movie. You may have tons of great horror set pieces you can’t wait to terrify audiences with but unless your screenplay is compelling and maintains the reader’s interest, your script may never progress into a movie on the screen. The first priority of any writer, horror or otherwise, is storytelling. Before you make a great horror film, you’ll need a well-crafted horror screenplay. Horror movies are not just about terrifying the audience - most importantly they are about telling a story. The story is what makes us care about the characters and the hell they are about to go through. You could have the most original scares imaginable, but if we don’t care about the story and characters then we won’t care about what happens during your horror set pieces. Without elements of structure, character development, tone, and theme a producer may stop reading your screenplay, making it highly unlikely they’ll be interested in making your film. In this exclusive Stage 32 on-demand webinar, you will learn the fundamentals of how to develop and write (or rewrite) your horror feature film screenplay so that it can get the attention of producers, studios, and reps. Teaching you everything you need to know about writing your horror script is Sean Keller, a professional screenwriter and script doctor who has worked for Blumhouse, ABC, Lionsgate, as well as numerous independent production companies. Sean began working in the entertainment industry as an actor (Roger in 1st National Tour of RENT) before turning to screenwriting and his first love, horror. Sean has written for legendary horror directors Dario Argento (GIALLO) , John Carpenter (THE WARD) and Chelsea Stardust (ALL THAT WE DESTROY) and stars such as Nicolas Cage, Danny Glover, and Adrien Brody. Through his own experiences writing and producing horror films as well as fixing other writers’ scripts and teaching screenwriting and production to countless students and aspiring filmmakers, Sean has a keen sense of what makes a script successful in the horror genre and will be sharing what he knows exclusively with the Stage 32 community. Sean will walk you through everything you need to know to make your horror screenplay attractive to producers, investors, distributors, and talent including the current trends in the horror genre and market, how the business of horror writing works, how to best develop the characters in your horror screenplay, how to properly structure your horror feature film screenplay for maximum effect, and so much more. ***Sean will also teach you what you can do after completing your script to get your movie made and further your career as a screenwriter.*** PLUS! You'll receive exclusive handouts to help on your horror writing journey. Downloads include the scripts for: ALL THAT WE DESTROY (Blumhouse/Hulu) John Carpenter's un-produced film L.A. GOTHIC
Subtext – How to Add Layers to Your Story and Characters
Learn how to effectively add subtext to your screenplay from the screenwriter of M. Night Shyamalan's KNOCK AT THE CABIN and the upcoming TRANSFORMERS prequel! You’re a writer who is struggling with crafting believable dialogue. You’re a director looking for the greater meaning in a scene. You’re an actor trying to connect with what a character is feeling. Subtext is the backbone of emotion in any story, regardless of what genre you’re working in. It also helps to separate great scripts from not so great scripts. In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, filmmaker Steve Desmond will help you to craft engaging subtext to layer your stories with nuance and emotion. Whether you’re going for laughs, drama, or impending fear, he’ll help you to make your screenplay feel more true to life. For directors or actors working with existing scripts, this webinar will help you to dig deeper below the surface to find the true lifeblood beneath a line. For producers, we’ll discuss tips on how to work with writers to make their subtext come alive. Whether you’re a writer, a director, an actor, or a producer, subtext is a major part of your game and this webinar will help you add an entirely new layer to your projects. PRAISE FOR STEVE'S TEACHINGS: "Before hearing from Steve, I would take months off between scripts if I got a really mean rejection because I couldn't handle it. Now, I'm always working on something new. If they don't want my script. No problem, someone else will or I'll make it myself!" - Emilio S. "It's clear why Steve is currently one of the top writers in Hollywood. He loves what he does and is good at it....and that completely translates to his teaching. I got so much out of this webinar that is helping my work. Thanks, Stage 32." - Mark M. "Steve knows his stuff, that's for sure! Honestly, I think I learned more from this 90 minutes with Steve than I did in all of film school. And that's not a joke." - Jonah R.
How To Create Compelling Characters For a Blockbuster Film
Learn from the VP of Motion Picture Production at Skydance Entertainment (TOP GUN: MAVERICK, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT, THE HITMAN'S BODYGUARD) Plus! You'll receive the screenplays to TITANIC, LEGALLY BLONDE and TERMINATOR. Isn't it amazing how much we care about the characters in big blockbuster movies? Will Maverick save the day and find a love he deserves? Will Wonder Woman conquer evil while coming of age as a woman exploring all of life's complications? We're here to show you how it's done. In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you will unlock the secrets of crafting compelling characters for blockbuster films with Aimee Rivera, the Vice President of Motion Picture Production at Skydance Entertainment! Aimee was instrumental in the success of Skydance's Oscar-nominated and billion-dollar box office hit, TOP GUN: MAVERICK, and oversees Skydance's robust slate of major motion pictures. Skydance is known for its big stories in film and television having recently released THE FAMILY PLAN on Apple+ (breaking their all time record as the most viewed movie in Apple TV+ history!), HEART OF STONE on Netflix, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING, and TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS. Aimee works with the top writers in the industry who know how to marry tentpole action with emotionally driven character development and she is she is here to guide you through the intricacies of character development in movies of this scale so you can approach your own scripts with this knowledge. Big blockbusters have always been woven into the fabric of the movie industry. In fact, some executives say that it's easier for them to buy a big blockbuster spec script than it is to buy a smaller more indie style script. Now, with more movies being made that at any time in the history of cinema, buyers are looking for that next iconic character to hit the big screen. In this 90-minute, information-packed webinar, you will gain unprecedented access to the insights of a top executive shaping the films that the world adores and you uncover the methodologies behind the development of creating compelling characters in your blockbuster film. You will even have a Q&A with Aimee to ask her questions about your own projects, your craft and your career. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from one of the top executives working at one of the most successful companies in the film industry today! PLUS! You'll receive exclusive handouts to scripts to help you in your own writing. Downloads include the scripts for: LEGALLY BLONDE TERMINATOR TITANIC Praise for Aimee's Previous Stage 32 Education: The webinar was great and so was Aimee! She's extremely knowledgeable about the movie industry and writing screenplays and provided excellent examples of strong female characters in action movies. -Lyle D. This was great - a lot of information talked about very succinctly, with tips and discussions on the different facets and difficulties that can present themselves. Very enjoyable! -Dawn P. A great theme about female characters. Needed this very for my story. I like the simplicity of the elements taught with the details of what's needed for films nowadays. -Mary M.
Stage 32 4-Session Class: How You Can Develop Memorable Characters and World-Class Dialogue
Learn How To Craft Characters That Pop Off The Screen And Write Dialogue That Resonates With Your Audience From A Writer And Producer Who Has Worked With HBO, FOX, CBS, NBC and More! There is a critical beat in the Oscar winning film EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE when the lead character Alpha-Waymond declares "Every rejection, every disappointment, has led you here, to this moment. Don't let anything distract you from it." This is a great example of perfectly developed character saying a transcendent and memorable line at just the right time. It isn't an accident. Moments like these are earned on the page through well crafted writing and Stage 32 is here to teach you how you can develop memorable characters and world-class dialogue in your scripts. Brian Herskowitz is a veteran film and television writer and producer who has worked on over 2 dozen films and television shows (with HBO, FOX, CBS, NBC, UNIVERSAL and more) and he's bringing his experience across all formats to the Stage 32 community on this on-demand class! In this four-session Stage 32 on-demand class, Brian will delve into what makes a character memorable and then how that special character can lead you to unforgettable dialogue. Brian is going to teach you how creating memorable characters and world-class dialogue can be the difference between a movie or show that’s “fine” and one that’s exceptional. Don't miss this chance to take your writing to the next level and your scripts from good to great! Plus! Brian will provide you with over a dozen exclusive handouts to help develop your characters and dialogue! Downloads include: Selected scenes from the script of THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN Selected scenes from the script of PAN'S LABYRINTH Selected scenes from the script of THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7 Praise for Brian's Teaching & Knowledge: “As a collaborator with Brian and a guest in his class, I am hugely impressed with his screenwriting knowledge. I heartily recommend him and his course.” - Jason Alexander (Seinfeld, Pretty Woman, Listen Up) "I have a master's degree and a doctorate, Brian is by far the most caring and best teacher I have ever had." - Alan J. "The course was everything I needed and then some. An excellent course." - Katie R. "Mr. Herskowitz is very knowledgeable, patient, and superb at discerning problems and helping us solve them." - Sandra O. "A solid course in which I felt I had learned a LOT by the time it was over." - Peter L.
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